Gobindapur - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Gobindapur is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Rajpur and around 21.7 km from Alipore. Langalberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gobindapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gobindapur is 333582. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.5 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Gobindapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonarpur Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gobindapur

As per Census 2011, Gobindapur village has a total population of 2,355 people, consisting of 1,180 males and 1,175 females. The village has 558 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,945 literate and 410 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Gobindapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Gobindapur

Gobindapur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gobindapur

Gobindapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baruipur Junction, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Gobindapur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Gobindapur is about 21.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gobindapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gobindapur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gobindapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gobindapur village are given below:

FAQs about Gobindapur